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Pira Weather in August

Pira in August

The short of it: Pira in August averages a high of 16 °C (60 °F) and a low of -0 °C (32 °F), with 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain and about 11 h 48 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low 0° · rain 4.0 mm · daylight 11 h 48 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: July & August

August in Pira brings afternoons near 16° and nights around 0°, with about 4.0 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 16°, nights near 0°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 48 min in mid-August.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates August 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Pira runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Huaraz, 21 km to the ENE, is 5° warmer by day.

August in Pira, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 48 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HuarazAncash21 km ENE21°5°4.0 mm
CentenarioAncash21 km ENE21°5°4.0 mm
AijaAncash25 km SSE16°0°3.0 mm
ChavinAncash25 km NE18°1°6.0 mm
YungarAncash26 km NNE21°4°4.0 mm
AntaAncash28 km NNE23°6°5.0 mm
PariahuancaAncash28 km NNE21°5°5.0 mm
MayaAncash33 km N23°8°4.0 mm

The Almanac · Pira Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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August
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Much like July: highs about 16°, nights near 0°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Pira by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January16°4°85 mm13 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦
February15°4°93 mm12 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦
March15°4°143 mm11 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
April15°3°59 mm12 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦
May15°2°18 mm13 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
June15°0°1.0 mm15 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
July16°0°1.0 mm16 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
August16°0°4.0 mm17 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
September15°1°17 mm15 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
October16°2°48 mm13 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
November16°2°50 mm13 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦
December15°3°59 mm13 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Pira in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Pira in August?

Days average 16 °C (60 °F) and nights -0 °C (32 °F), with about 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 16°, nights near 0°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Pira?

The Almanac gives August 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Pira in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 48 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 34 min in June to 12 h 41 min in December.

Does it snow in Pira in August?

Snow can fall, since nights average -0 °C (32 °F), but it seldom lies for long.

What should I pack for Pira in August?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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